US Bridges

IH 35 Ml over Lampasas River

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 2.25 MI SW of Lp 121 · Structure no. 090140001506532

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93,724
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Ml over Lampasas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Ml over Lampasas River in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 93,724 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Ml
CrossesLampasas River
Location2.25 MI SW of Lp 121
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.0019, -97.49189
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,724 (2023)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Ml over Lampasas River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Ml over Lampasas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 Ml over Lampasas River carry?

About 93,724 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Ml over Lampasas River?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Ml over Lampasas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.